Karakul Sheep and Lamb Slaughter for the Fur Trade

CONCLUSION
Despite an overall reduction in broadtail and karakul production since the 1970s, anti-fur activists
still have reason for alarm. The widespread popularity of this fur may indicate an upswing in its
production. The public has been misled to believe that this fur is entirely a by-product of the meat
industry. In reality these animals are killed for fashion not food. This investigation documents the
suffering, inhumane slaughter, and waste of lives behind broadtail and karakul fashions. It is hoped
that this investigation will convince retailers and caring consumers that the slaughter of these
farmed animals is every bit as cruel, grotesque, and inexcusable as that of any other fur-bearing
animals.

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APPENDIX A – 13
July 2000; rev. March 2000
Designers/ Companies Using Broadtail and Karakul
This list was developed from fashion reports (1998-2000) in international newspapers.
Karakul
(a.k.a. Astrakhan, Persian Lamb, Swakara)
Joseph Abboud
Victor Alfaro
Antonio Ansaldi
Dennis Basso
Sherry Cassin
Donald Deal
Louis Dell'Olio
Christian Dior
Dolce & Gabbana
Louis Feraud
Eric Gaskins
Anne Dee Goldin
Givenchy
Gucci
Kenzo
Michael Kors
Krizia
Karl Lagerfeld (for Fendi)
Antonio Marras
MaxMara
Mattiolo
Claudio Merazzi
Karen Millen
Angela Missoni
Mondi
Alexander McQueen
Nijole
Marni (sold in Nordstrom)
Angela Missoni
Albert Nipon
Miuccia Prada
Rampage (sportswear house)